Describe the repressed memory controversy
What will be an ideal response?
* The controversy surrounding repressed memories focuses on whether memories can, in fact, be repressed.
* Many therapists believe childhood abuse can cause a number of psychological problems.
* These therapists often use techniques designed to uncover repressed memories due to child abuse.
*Techniques like hypnosis make people more confident of their memories but have been shown to create false memories.
* Experimental research has shown it is relatively easy to implant memories.
* An important consideration in this controversy is that there is no way to distinguish true repressed memories from false (implanted) ones.
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